Preview: Hull City vs. Arsenal

Sunday's fixture between Hull City and Arsenal at the KC Stadium will act as a dress rehearsal before the two teams face each other in the FA Cup final next month.

Hull progressed through to the Wembley showdown after a dramatic 5-3 victory over Sheffield United, but manager Steve Bruce could make at least two changes for the visit of the Gunners.

Front pairing Shane Long and Nikica Jelavic were cup-tied for last week's semi-final, but they could be recalled in place of Yannick Sagbo and George Boyd.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has seen the club enjoy a positive week in the Premier League after they regained fourth place in the table.

After they defeated West Ham United 3-1 on Tuesday evening, Wenger watched on as Everton slumped to a 3-2 loss at home to Crystal Palace.

Wenger could recall Aaron Ramsey as Arsenal look to move four points clear of their rivals before the Toffees play Manchester United.

Recent form

Hull City: LWLLWW

Arsenal: LDDLDW

Possible starting lineups

Hull City: Harper; Rosenior, Figueroa, Chester, Davies; Livermore, Elmohamady, Meyler, Huddlestone; Jelavic, Long

Arsenal: Szczesny; Sagna, Vermaelen, Mertesacker, Koscielny; Ramsey, Cazorla, Arteta, Rosicky, Podolski; Giroud

Sports Mole says: 1-2